Kitchens

"Because the site is almost completely under tree cover, there was initial concern about the interiors being too dark,

An Eames leg splint hangs on the stairway leading to the mezzanine.

Carmen chose a handmade Spanish tile to feature in her simple kitchen. The spotted gum hardwood floorboards were a surprise hiding beneath the home's linoleum and carpet.

aesarstone counters in the kitchen, which best highlights the homes mix of light and wood. White conversion varnish was used on the sink side of the island for durability, with wood on the side of entertainment.

SHED specified a new linear window above the stovetop so as to better frame the views into the surrounding forest and yard.

The new kitchen is more colorful, with a long, thin island that's ergonomically better suited to preparing meels and bringing seating closer to the cooking.

Floor Plan of Little Sur Kitchen by Dyer Studio Inc.

The lower level den received new flooring in cork to warm up the space, and nod to Mariana's Portuguese roots, where cork is a major export. New built-ins help define and ground the space, which previously felt like a transition zone.

In the kitchen, designers Alfie Koetter and Luke Studebaker worked with woodworker Aaron Hauser of Mason Haus to create custom new millwork inspired by the look and feel of the original cabinetry. Hauser sourced sequence matched natural birch that was rotary cut to create the cabinets.

The renovated kitchen features limestone countertops, vertically oriented white Bedrosians Makoto porcelain tile, with custom ash cabinetry, maple floors, and Muuto barstools.

Floor Plan of Adelaide by Profile + Principle

The living area features a Strato CB2 sectional that Melody owned before the couple moved in together. In the kitchen, pendants made by the pair hang over a concrete-topped island.